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1. Introduction
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to properly use and install equipment. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or equipment damage.
INSPECT the shipment immediately upon arrival. The customer is responsible for ensuring that all
quantities are correct. The customer should report and note any damage or shortage on the bill of
lading to justify their claim to the transport company.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your equipment and should be easily
accessible when needed.
This warranty provides you the assurance that the company will back its products when defects appear
within the warranty period. In some circumstances, the company also provides field improvements, often
without charge to the customer, even if the product is out of warranty. Should the equipment be abused,
or modified to change its performance beyond the factory specifications, the warranty will become void
and field improvements may be denied.
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2. Safety
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and understand.
This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing equipment problems. It is the
responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone operating or working in the area of this equipment
of these safety guidelines. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined
below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Failure to read this manual and its
safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and may lead to serious injury or death.
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2. Safety
This product has sharp edges, which may cause serious injury. To avoid injury, handle
sharp edges with caution and always use proper protective clothing and equipment.
General Safety Statement
Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with this equipment. Th is manual
is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some problems that may be encountered by the
operator and other personnel.
As owner and/or operator, you are responsible to know what requirements, hazards, and precau tions exist
and inform all personnel associated with the equipment or in the area. Safety precautions may be required
from the personnel. Avoid any alterations to the equipment, which may produce a very dangerous
situation, where SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH may occur.
You should consider the location of the bin site relative to power line locations or electrical transmission
equipment. Contact your local power company to review your installation plan or for information
concerning required equipment clearance. Clearance of portable equipment that may be taken to the bin
site should also be reviewed and considered. Any electrical control equipment in contact with the bin
should be properly grounded and installed in accordance with National Electric Code provisions and other
local or national codes.
This product is intended for the use of grain storage only. Any other use is a misuse of the product.
Sidewall bundles or sheets must be stored in a safe manner. The safest method of storing sidewall
bundles is laying horizontally with the arch of the sheet upward, like a dome. Sidewall sheets stored on
edge must be secured so that they cannot fall over and cause injury. Use care when handling and moving
sidewall bundles.
Personnel operating or working around equipment should read this manual. This manual must be
delivered with equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse
of the equipment.
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2. Safety
Follow Safety Instructions
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and
safety signs on your machine. Keep signs in good
condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Be
sure new equipment components and repair parts include
the current safety signs. Replacement safety signs are
available from the manufacturer.
Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls
properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.
Keep your machinery in proper working condition.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair
the function and/or safety and affect machine life.
If you do not understand any part of this manual or need
assistance, contact your dealer.
Read and Understand Manual
Practice Safe Maintenance
Understand service procedures before doing work. Keep area
clean and dry.
Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is in operation.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix
damage immediately . Replace worn or broken p arts. Remove any
built-up grease, oil, and debris.
Maintain Equipment
and Work Area
Safety Instructions
Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with this equipment. We want to
keep you as a customer. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some
problems that may be encountered by the operator and other personnel.
As owner and/or operator, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards, and precautions
exist, and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment or in the area. Safety precautions may be
required from the personnel. Avoid any alterations to the equipment. Such alterations may produce a very
dangerous situation where SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH may occur.
This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable
regulations, which should be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be
consulted before installations are made.
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2. Safety
Prepare for Emergencies
Be prepared if fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service,
hospital, and fire department near your telephone.
Keep Emergency Equipment
Quickly Accessible
Wear Protective Clothing
Wear close-fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate
to the job.
Remove all jewelry.
Tie long hair up and back.
Wear safety glasses at all times to protect eyes from debris.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges on plastic
or steel parts.
Wear steel-toed boots to help protect your feet from falling
debris. Tuck in any loose or dangling shoestrings.
A respirator may be needed to prevent breathing potentially
toxic fumes and dust.
Wear a hard hat to help protect your head.
Wear appropriate fall protection equipment when working at
elevations greater than six feet (6').
Eye Protection
Gloves
Steel-Toed Boots
Respirator
Hard Hat
Fall Protection
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2. Safety
Safety Sign-Off Sheet
As a requirement of O.S.H.A., it is necessary for the employer to train the employee in the safe operating
and safety procedures for this equipment. This sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience and
personal record keeping. All unqualified persons are to stay out of the work area at all times. It is strongly
recommended that another qualified person who knows the shut down procedure be in the area in the
event of an emergency.
DateEmployee NameSupervisor Name
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2. Safety
Proper Storage of Grain Bin/Silo Materials Prior to Construction
Wet storage stain (rust) will develop when closely packed bundles of galvanized material, such as sidewall
and roof sheets, have moisture present. Inspect roof and sidewall bundles on arrival for any moisture. If
moisture is present, it must not be allowed to remain between the she ets. Separate the sheets or panels
immediately and wipe them down. Spray with a light oil or diesel fuel.
If possible, sidewall bundles, roof sheets and other closely packed galvanized materials should be stored
in a dry, climate controlled building. If outdoor storage is unavoidable, the materials should be stored so
that they are raised above the ground and vegetation. Any stacking an d spacing mat erials sho uld not be
corrosive or wet. Be sure to protect materials from the weather, but permit air movement around the
bundles if possible.
Storing roof bundles and sidewall sheets at a slight incline can also help minimize the presence of
moisture. Storing the bundles with the center of the dome up (like an arch) is one option for minimizing
moisture during storage. Sidewall bundles can also be stored on edge but must be secured so that they
do not fall over and cause injury.
If “white rust” or “wet storage stain” occurs, contact the manufacturer imme diately about ways to minimize
the adverse effect upon the galvanized coating.
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3. Decals
Excessive vacuum (or pressure) may
damage roof. Use positive aeration
system. Make sure all roof vents are
open and unobstructed. Start roof
fans when supply fans are started.
Do not operate when conditions exist
that may cause roof vent icing.
DC-969
CAUTION!
The manufacturer does not warrant any roof damage caused by excessive vacuum or internal
pressure from fans or other air moving systems. Adequate ventilation and/or “makeup air” devices
should be provided for all powered air handling systems. The manufacturer does n ot recommend
the use of downward flow systems (suction). Severe roof damage can result fro m any blockage of
air passages. Running fans during high humidity/cold weather conditions can cause air exhaust
or intake ports to freeze.
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3. Decals
Rotating flighting will
kill or dismember.
Flowing material will
trap and suffocate.
Crusted material will
collapse and suffocate.
Keep clear of all augers.
DO NOT ENTER this bin!
Failure to heed these
warnings will result in
serious injury or death.
If you must enter the bin:
1. Shut off and lock out all power.
2. Use a safety harness and safety line.
3. Station another person outside the bin.
4. Avoid the center of the bin.
5. Wear proper breathing equipment or respirator.
DC-GBC-1A
ATTENTION: The decal shown below should be present on the outside of the door cover of the 2 ring,
24" porthole door cover and the roof manway cover. If a decal has been damaged or is missing in any of
these locations, contact the manufacturer for a free replacement decal.
GSI Decals
1004 E. Illinois St.
Assumption, IL. 62510
Phone: 1-217-226-4421
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3. Decals
Failure to heed these warnings
could result in serious injury, death,
structural damage or collapse of tank.
1. Use CENTER FLOOR OUTLET ONLY until NO grain
remains above this outlet.
2. Side floor outlets to be used ONLY when above
condition is satisfied.
3. Lock all side floor outlets to avoid accidental
premature use.
4. See manufacturers instructions for proper use of
factory supplied sidedraw (wall) discharge systems.
UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS:
DC-GBC-2A
WARNING
DON’T
DO
ATTENTION: The decal shown below should be present on the outside of the door cover of the 2 ring,
24" porthole door cover and the roof manway cover. If a decal has been damaged or is missing in any of
these locations, contact the manufacturer for a free replacement decal.
GSI Decals
1004 E. Illinois St.
Assumption, IL. 62510
Phone: 1-217-226-4421
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72'-135' Ladder Eave Platform
Assembly Instructions
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4. Assembly Instructions
72'-135' Ladder Eave Platform Assembly
Ladder Eave Platform Package
1. Figure 4A shows the assembly of the platform supports. Use 5/16" hardware at all the connection
points. (Platform floor will have to be attached at the same time as support angles.)
NOTE:When installing the top wind ring, do NOT use the top set of holes in the stiffener.
2. Figure 4A shows the assembly of the platform floor system. This must all be assembled at the same
time using 5/16" hardware.
NOTE:Leave all hardware loose until completely assembled.
3. Left platform bracket must line up with stiffener, roof rib and rafter or beam if present in roof.
Figure 4A
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform and Safety Cage Bar
4. Figure 4B shows the assembly of the platform post and post supports. This must all be assembled
at the same time using 5/16" hardware.
Figure 4B
Platform and Wall Brace
5. Assemble the eave platform wall braces to the platform support and sidewall using 5/16" hardware.
(See Figure 4C below and Figure 4D on Page 18.)
Figure 4C
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform and Wall Brace (Continued)
Figure 4D
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform and Handrail Package
6. Figure 4E shows the assembly of the platform handrails. These must also be attached using
5/16" hardware.
Figure 4E
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform and Swing Gate Package
7. Attach the platform gate bracket to the gate before attaching it to the inside platform post using
5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4F below andFigure 4G on Page 21.)
Figure 4F
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Platform and Swing Gate Package (Continued)
4. Assembly Instructions
Figure 4G
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform Ladder Bracket Package - Left Hand Side Assembly
8. Attach the wall angle to the sidewall sheet using the hole 9-3/8" from the stiffener hole pattern with
3/8" hardware. Assemble the wall bracket to the wall angle with 3/8" hardware and tighten.
(See Figure 4H below and Figure 4I on Page 23.)
Attach left and right intermediate platform ladder bracket to the wall b racket and platform support with
5/16" hardware.
NOTE:Do not force the wall bracket in or out.
Assemble the ladder and ladder brackets to the wall bracket using 5/16" hardware. The top ladder
rung must be level with the platform floor.
Figure 4H
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform Ladder Bracket Package - Left Hand Side Assembly (Continued)
Figure 4I
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform Ladder Bracket Package - Right Hand Side Assembly
9. Attach the wall angle to the sidewall sheet using the hole 9-3/8" from the stiffener hole pattern with
3/8" hardware. Assemble the wall bracket to the wall angle with 3/8" hardware and tighten.
(See Figure 4J below and Figure 4K on Page 25.)
Attach left and right intermediate platform ladder bracket to the wall b racket and platform support with
5/16" hardware.
NOTE:Do not force the wall bracket in or out.
Assemble the ladder and ladder brackets to the wall bracket using 5/16" hardware. The top ladder
rung must be level with the platform floor.
Figure 4J
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform Ladder Bracket Package - Right Hand Side Assembly (Continued)
Figure 4K
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform and Safety Cage Package
10. Attach the ladder flare to the ladder using 5/16" hardware. You must drill the bottom hole through the
ladder and use 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4L.)
11. Attach the narrow safety cage bracket, cage hoops and cage splice brackets to the ladder flares and
platform posts. This must all be assembled at the same time using 5/16" hardware.
NOTE: Be sure the ladder flares are vertical and parallel to the platform posts by adjusting the
splice brackets. The ladder will NOT be square to the platform due to the radius of the
bin. The side closest to the bin wall will be closer to the platform.
Figure 4L
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform and Safety Cage Splice Bracket
12. Attach the cage splice bracket to the post and cage splice using 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4M.)
Figure 4M
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform Inside Post Bracket
13. Attach the post bracket to the inside post and bottom stair post using 5/16" hardware.
NOTE: Continue to Page 44 to see remaining ladder and cage layout.
(See Figure 4N.)
Figure 4N
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72'-135' Ladder Only Eave
Platform Assembly Instructions
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4. Assembly Instructions
Special Order Package Only
72'-135' Ladder Only Eave Platform Package with Manway Guard
NOTE: Used when there are no roof stairs.
1. Attach ladder/eave platform handrail bracket (LDR-5304) and ladder/eave platform kick plate splice
plate (LDR-5305) to eave handrail post (STX-0076) using 5/16" hardware. LDR-5207 will not be used
in this package. (See Figure 4O below andFigure 4P on Page 31.)
Figure 4O
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4. Assembly Instructions
72'-135' Ladder Only Eave Platform Package with Manway
Guard (Continued)
Figure 4P
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42'-60' Ladder Eave Platform
Assembly Instructions
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4. Assembly Instructions
42'-60' Ladder Eave Platform Assembly
Ladder Eave Platform Package
1. Figure 4Q belowand Figure 4R on Page 35 shows the assembly of the platform supports. Use
5/16" hardware at all the connection points. (Platform floor will have to be attached at the same time
as support angles.)
NOTE: When installing the top wind ring, do NOT use the top set of holes in the stiffener.
NOTE: Leave all hardware loose until completely assembled.
2. Left platform bracket must be line up with stiffener roof rib and rafter of beam if present
in roof.
Figure 4Q
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Ladder Eave Platform Package (Continued)
4. Assembly Instructions
Figure 4R
Platform and Safety Cage Bar
3. Figure 4S shows the assembly of the platform post. This must all be assembled at the same time
using 5/16" hardware. NOTE: 24" Safety cage bars are mounted to the inside of the post and the
outside of the platform long angle.
Figure 4S
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform and Handrail Package
4. Figure 4T shows the assembly of the platform handrails. These must also be attached using
5/16" hardware.
Figure 4T
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform and Swing Gate Package
5. Attach the platform gate bracket to the gate before attaching it to the inside platform post using
5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4U.)
Figure 4U
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform Ladder Bracket Package
6. Attach the wall angle to the sidewall sheet using the hole 9-3/8" from the stiffener hole pattern with
3/8" hardware. Assemble the wall bracket to the wall angle with 3/8" hardware and tighten.
(See Figure 4V below and Figure 4W on Page 39.)
Attach left and right intermediate platform ladder bracket to the wall b racket and platform support with
5/16" hardware.
NOTE:Do not force the wall bracket in or out.
Assemble the ladder and ladder brackets to the wall bracket using 5/16" hardware. The top ladder
rung must be level with the platform floor.
Figure 4V
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Platform Ladder Bracket Package (Continued)
4. Assembly Instructions
Figure 4W
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform and Safety Cage Package
7. Attach the ladder flare to the ladder using 5/16" hardware. You must drill the bottom hole through the
ladder and use 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4X.)
8. Attach the narrow safety cage bracket, cage hoops and cage splice brackets to the ladder flares and
platform posts. This must all be assembled at the same time using 5/16" hardware.
NOTE: Be sure the ladder flares are vertical and parallel to the platform posts by adjusting the
splice brackets. The ladder will NOT be square to the platform due to the radius of the
bin. The side closest to the bin wall will be closer to the platform.
Figure 4X
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42'-60' Ladder Only Eave
Platform Assembly Instructions
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4. Assembly Instructions
42'-60' Ladder Only Eave Platform Assembly
Figure 4Y
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Ladder and Safety Cage Layout
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4. Assembly Instructions
NOTE: See Pages 45 and46 for A, B, C and D layouts.
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2.66" Commercial Ladder Offset and Platform Layout
11 Rings
AAA
1
st
Ring
1
st
Ring
11
th
Ring
22 Rings
B
A
B
4. Assembly Instructions
Figure 4Z
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4. Assembly Instructions
33 Rings
37 Rings
1
st
Ring
C
11
th
Ring
22
nd
RingD1
st
Ring
9
th
Ring
17
th
Ring
27
th
Ring
BAABCBCDACB
A
Figure 4AA
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Ladder and Safety Cage
Assembly Instructions
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4. Assembly Instructions
NOTE: See table on Page 44 for correct ladder and safety cage layout.
1. Assemble the wall bracket to the wall angle using 3/8" hardware. (See Figure 4AC on Page 49.)
NOTE: The wall angle must be assembled on top of the previous wall angle to provide a flat surface
to mount the wall bracket.
2. Assemble the wall braces to the wall bracket and the horizontal sidewall seam using 5/16" hardware.
IMPORTANT: Use a hole in the horizontal seam and two (2) holes in the wall braces that allows the
wall bracket to be aligned with the above wall bracket. If they are NOT aligned, the
ladder will not be straight.
3. Attach the next ladder section to the upper section using the splice plates and 5/16" hardware.
(See Figure 4AB.)
Assemble the ladder standoff brackets to the ladder and wall bracket using the ladder standoff
wedges and 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4AC on Page 49.)
Figure 4AB
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Left Hand Side Ladder Assembly
4. Assembly Instructions
Figure 4AC
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4. Assembly Instructions
Right Hand Side Ladder Assembly
Figure 4AD
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4. Assembly Instructions
NOTE: See table on Page 44 for
correct size of cage bars.
4. Assemble the safety cage rail spacer, standard safety cage hoops and cage bars to the ladder using
5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4AE.)
5. Assemble the safety cage rail spacer, bell safety cage hoops and cage bars to the ladder using
5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4AE.)
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Figure 4AE
4. Assembly Instructions
Figure 4AF 3' Ladder Safety Cage Section
Figure 4AG 4' Ladder Safety Cage Section
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4. Assembly Instructions
Figure 4AH 2' Ladder Safety Bell Cage
Figure 4AI 3' Ladder Safety Bell Cage
Figure 4AJ 4' Ladder Safety Bell Cage
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4. Assembly Instructions
6. The last ladder section at each intermediate platform and at the bottom may need to be cut off for
proper fit. (See Figure 4AK.)
7. Anchor the last ladder section to the intermediate platform using the la dder base and 5/16" hardware.
You must drill the platform floor to attach the ladder base to the platform. (See Figure 4AK.)
Figure 4AK
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Ladder Intermediate
Platform Package
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4. Assembly Instructions
“X” Series Ladder Intermediate Platform Package
Platform Package
1. Attach the wall angle to the sidewall sheet with 3/8" hardware. Assemble the left and right
intermediate platform brackets to the wall angles with 3/8" hardware. (See Figure 4AL.)
NOTE: Leave all hardware loose until completely assembled.
Assemble the platform to the front and back angles and platform bracke ts using the 5/16" truss bolts.
Using 5/16" hardware, assemble the posts.
Figure 4AL
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform Package (Continued)
2. Assemble the platform wall brace to the intermediate platform front posts and wall angles with
5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4AM.)
Attach the platform gate bracket to the gate before attaching it to the platform back post using
5/16" hardware.
Assemble the top and intermediate handrails to the post using 5/16" hardware.
Figure 4AM
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform and Safety Cage Bar Package
3. Assemble the safety cage bars (knee brace) to the posts and front and back angles using
5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4AN.)
NOTE: Be sure the intermediate platform is level before tightening hardware.
Figure 4AN
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform and Ladder Cage Package
4. Assemble the ladder and ladder brackets to the intermediate platform bracket using 5/16" hardware.
The top ladder rung must be level with the platform floor. (See Figure 4AO.)
Figure 4AO
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform and Cage Package
5. Attach the ladder flare to the ladder using 5/16" hardware. You must drill the bottom hole through the
ladder and use 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4AP below andFigure 4AQ on Page 61.)
Attach the narrow safety cage bracket, cage hoops and cage splice brackets to the ladder flares and
platform posts. This must all be assembled at the same time using 5/16" hardware.
NOTE: Be sure the ladder flares are vertical and parallel to the platform posts by adjusting the
splice brackets. The ladder should be square to the platform.
Figure 4AP
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Platform and Cage Package (Continued)
4. Assembly Instructions
Figure 4AQ
NOTE: See Pages 48-53 for ladder and cage assembly.
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Sidedraw Ladder
Platform Package
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4. Assembly Instructions
“X” Series Sidedraw Ladder Platform Package
Platform Package
1. Attach the wall angle to the sidewall sheet with 3/8" hardware. Assemble the left and right
intermediate platform brackets to the wall angles with 3/8" hardware. (See Figure 4AR.)
NOTE: Leave all hardware loose until completely assembled.
Assemble the platform to the front and back angles and platform bracke ts using the 5/16" truss bolts.
Using 5/16" hardware, assemble ladder sidewall angle to intermediate platform bracket.
Figure 4AR
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform and Safety Cage Bar Package
2. Assemble platform post and 24" safety cage bar to platform with 5/16" hardware. Attach eave
platform wall brace to platform handrail post with 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4AS.)
Figure 4AS
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform and Handrail Package
3. Assemble top and intermediate handrails to the post using 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4AT.)
Figure 4AT
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform and Swing Gate Package
4. Assemble the platform gate bracket to the gate before attaching it to the platform back post using
5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4AU.)
Figure 4AU
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform and Safety Cage Package
5. Attach the ladder flare to the ladder using 5 /16" hardware. You must drill the bottom hole thr ough the
ladder and use 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4AV.)
Attach the narrow safety cage bracket, cage hoops and cage splice brackets to the ladder flares and
platform posts. This must all be assembled at the same time using 5/16" hardware.
NOTE: Be sure the ladder flares are vertical and parallel to the platform posts by adjusting the
splice brackets. The ladder should be square to the platform.
Figure 4AV
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform Ladder Bracket Package
6. Assemble the ladder to ladder brackets using 5/16" hardware. The top ladder rung must be level with
the platform floor. (See Figure 4AW below andFigure 4AX on Page 70.)
Figure 4AW
NOTE: See Pages 48-53 for ladder assembly instructions.
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4. Assembly Instructions
Platform Ladder Bracket Package (Continued)
Figure 4AX
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4. Assembly Instructions
7. Platform placed at the bottom of the ring in which sidedraw placed. Figure 4AY shows placement of
7 ring ladder package platform with sidedraw in 7
th
ring. (See Figure 4AY.)
NOTE:Shown for placement purposes only. Ladder mounting parts not shown.
See Pages 48-53 for ladder assembly instructions.
Figure 4AY
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Platform Completed Assembly
Drawings and Parts List
1. 72'-135' Ladder Eave Platform Assembly - (See Pages 74-76.)
2. 42'-60' Ladder Eave Platform Assembly - (See Pages 77-79.)
3. “X” Series Ladder Intermediate Platform Package - (See Pages 80-82.)
4. “X” Series Sidedraw Ladder Platform Package - (See Pages 83-85.)
5. Parts List
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5. Parts List
72'-135' Ladder Eave Platform Assembly
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72'-135' Ladder Eave Platform Assembly Parts List
Ref #Part #DescriptionQty
1STX-0080Single Piece Platform Floor1
2STX-0014Platform Toe Plate1
3STX-0081“X” Series Platform Long Angle2
4STX-0011Platform Short Angle3
5STX-0082“X” Series Platform Bracket - Right1
6STX-0009“X” Series Platform Bracket - Left1
7STX-0015Platform Corner Post3
8STX-0076Eave Platform Corner Post1
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6. Warranty
9101239_1_CR_rev7.DOC (revised July 2009)
GSI Group, LLC Limited Warranty
The GSI Group, LLC (“GSI”) warrants products which it manufactures to be free of defects in materials and workmanship
under normal usage and conditions for a period of 12 months after sale to the original end-user or if a foreign sale,
14 months from arrival at port of discharge, whichever is earlier. The end-user’s sole remedy (and GSI’s only obligation)
is to repair or replace, at GSI’s option and expense, products that in GSI’s judgment, contain a material defect in materials
or workmanship. Expenses incurred by or on behalf of the end-user without prior written authorization from the GSI
Warranty Group shall be the sole responsibility of the end-user.
Warranty Extensions:
The Limited Warranty period is extended for the following products:
ProductWarranty Period
Performer Series Direct Drive Fan Motor3 Years
AP Fans and Flooring
Cumberland
Feeding/Watering
Systems
Grain SystemsGrain Bin Structural Design5 Years
Grain Systems
Farm Fans
Zimmerman
All Fiberglass HousingsLifetime
All Fiberglass PropellersLifetime
Feeder System Pan Assemblies5 Years **
Feed Tubes (1-3/4" and 2.00")10 Years *
Centerless Augers10 Years *
Watering Nipples10 Years *
Portable and Tower Dryers2 Years
Portable and Tower Dryer Frames and
Internal Infrastructure †
5 Years
* Warranty prorated from list price:
0 to 3 years - no cost to end-user
3 to 5 years - end-user pays 25%
5 to 7 years - end-user pays 50%
7 to 10 years - end-user pays 75%
** Warranty prorated from list price:
0 to 3 years - no cost to end-user
3 to 5 years - end-user pays 50%
† Motors, burner components
and moving parts not included.
Portable dryer screens included.
Tower dryer screens not included.
GSI further warrants that the portable and tower dryer frame and basket, excluding all auger and auger drive components,
shall be free from defects in materials for a period of time beginning on the twelfth (12
and continuing until the sixtieth (60
th
) month from the date of purchase (extended warranty period). During the extended
th
) month from the date of purchase
warranty period, GSI will replace the frame or basket components that prove to be defective under normal conditions of
use without charge, excluding the labor, transportation, and/or shipping costs incurred in the performance of this
extended warranty.
Conditions and Limitations:
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIPTION SET FORTH
ABOVE. SPECIFICALLY, GSI MAKES NO FURTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR USE IN CONNECTION WITH: (I) PRODUCT MANUFACTURED OR SOLD BY GSI OR (II) ANY ADVICE,
INSTRUCTION, RECOMMENDATION OR SUGGESTION PROVIDED BY AN AGENT, REPRESENTA TIVE OR
EMPLOYEE OF GSI REGARDING OR RELATED TO THE CONFIGURATION, INSTALLATION, LAYOUT, SUITABILITY
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR DESIGN OF SUCH PRODUCTS.
GSI shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, including, without limitation, loss of
anticipated profits or benefits. The sole and exclusive remedy is set forth in the Limited Warranty, which shall not exceed
the amount paid for the product purchased. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original end-user. GSI
shall have no obligation or responsibility for any representations or warranties made by or on behalf of any dealer, agent
or distributor.
GSI assumes no responsibility for claims resulting from construction defects or unauthorized modifications to products
which it manufactured. Modifications to products not specifically delineated in the manual accompanying the equipment at
initial sale will void the Limited Warranty.
This Limited Warranty shall not extend to products or parts which have been damaged by negligent use, misuse, alteration,
accident or which have been improperly/inadequately maintained. This Limited Warranty extends solely to products
manufactured by GSI.
Prior to installation, the end-user has the responsibility to comply with federal, state and local codes which apply to the
location and installation of products manufactured or sold by GSI.
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This equipment shall be installed in accordance with
the current installation codes and applicable
regulations, which should be carefully followed in all